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Mailing Address: 271 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072 • Tel: 207-282-3321 e-mail: [email protected] • www.goodshepherdparish.us
July 27, 2014
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH
Message from Monsignor René Mathieu (1) “Many moons ago,” Monsignor Marc Caron inquired about the
small pipe organ in Notre Dame Church in Saco. If he could get
funding, he hoped we could give the instrument to Prince of Peace
Parish in Lewiston for use in the underground chapel that seats
about 225 people in the Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul. Fortunately,
Father Maurice Morin’s estate made the refurbishment possible.
After repairs were made and enhancements added, Msgr. Caron invited interest-
ed parishioners and I to join Fr. Morin’s family for a dedication ceremony during
Saturday evening Mass on June 28. The liturgy was attended by some 200 Basil-
ica parishioners with a full contingent of a Knights of Columbus Honor Guard
(including one of our own from Biddeford). The Mass was celebrated entirely in
French -- homily and music included; the cantor was a little girl with a remarka-
ble voice! After the homily, ministers approached a plaque marking the event; it
was unveiled, and Msgr. Caron imparted the dedication prayer. From that point,
the music in the liturgy was accompanied by the “new” organ which sounded
absolutely terrific! Near the conclusion of Mass, I spoke briefly, noting Fr.
Morin’s ministry at St. André and St. Joseph. I recalled that the Morin family
had been involved in church music for many years, including Fr. Morin’s father
who sang at funerals for many years in the Lewiston area. Many of the Morins
were parishioners of mine in Lewiston, so we enjoyed a little reunion after Mass.
(2) Assignment of Priest: Effective August 8, Fr. Paul Murray is appointed
residential care chaplain for senior residential care institutions located in Lewis-
ton and Auburn. He will also provide coverage for emergencies at St. Mary’s
Regional Medical Center and Central Maine Medical Center, and assist in Im-
maculate Heart of Mary Parish (Auburn/Turner). Currently, Father Murray
serves as parochial vicar in the Dexter/Milo/Dover-Foxcroft/Pittsfield cluster. (3)
Thank you of the Week: to parishioners who volunteer as altar servers for our
weekend and weekday liturgies – adults and children alike. I also appreciate the
commitment required of the parents of these children. Thank you!
Jokes Priests Can Tell, Volume 4 by Msgr. Arthur Tonne:
A verse on a tombstone read as follows:
“Remember man as you pass by,
As you are now, so once was I,
As I am now, some day you’ll be,
Prepare yourself to follow me.”
Below the verse, someone had written the following:
“To follow you I’m not content
Until I find which way you went.” –Paul Meysing
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GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH www.goodshepherdparish.us July 27, 2014
A special message for summer visitors:
Welcome to Good Shepherd Parish, which con-
sists of 4 churches: Most Holy Trinity in Saco,
Saint Joseph in Biddeford, St. Margaret in Old
Orchard Beach and St. Philip in Lyman. We also
have two summer chapels, St. Brendan in
Biddeford Pool and St. Luke in Old Orchard
Beach. You may have noticed that St. Luke is not
open this summer because it is in need of a new
roof and ventilation system. Our parish owns 15
properties, 6 of which are listed for sale at this
time. All our properties are in need of improve-
ments aimed at increasing the useful life of a
building or adding to its value. These projects
result in considerable financial stress for the
parish. In particular, the cost of repairing the roof
and ventilation system in St. Luke is about $50-
60,000. Therefore, we have begun a capital fund
campaign to help pay for repairing the roof and
ventilation system. If you enjoy worshiping at St.
Luke in the summer months and would like to
help us raise funds for this purpose, you may send
a check to the parish office or go to the parish
website at www.GoodShepherdParish.us and
click “Online Giving,” where you will find a
donation opportunity for St. Luke Chapel; you
may also contact our finance coordinator, David
Gadbois, at the parish office. Thank you for your
consideration. Although our buildings are of great
concern, even greater is our mission of bringing
the gospel of Christ to our parishioners and to all
around us. There is good news in that regard.
From a global perspective, we have Pope Francis
admired throughout the world. The appointment
of Bishop Robert Deeley as the new Bishop of
Portland in February has been an exciting and
positive experience. In early April, a parish mis-
sion led by Fr. Larry Richards (well known on
Catholic Radio) attracted over 1100 people to
attend each of the four evenings. The mission had
a strong spiritual impact on those who attended
and continues to influence the lives of many
parishioners. I find in these combined experiences
signs of faith and hope for the Catholic Church in
Maine and for our parish in particular. We appre-
ciate the prayerful support of Catholics who visit
us from elsewhere; your presence enlivens us
during the summer months. May you have an
enjoyable, restful & peaceful vacation in Maine!
Most Holy Trinity Church St. Joseph's Church & Ste Anne's Chapel St. Margaret's Church St. Philip's Church 271 Main St 178 Elm St (Rte 1) 6 Saco Ave 404 Goodwins Mills Rd Saco, Maine 04072 Biddeford, Maine 04005 Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 Lyman, Maine 04002
St. Brendan's Chapel (seasonal) St. Luke's Chapel (CLOSED 2014 SEASON) 40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd, Biddeford Pool, Maine 04006 164 Saco Ave, Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 Rev. Msgr. Rene T. Mathieu, Pastor Rev. P. Antonydass, HGN, Parochial Vicar Rev. Jack Dickinson, Parochial Vicar Deacon Robert Parenteau Deacon Kevin Jacques
Confessions on Saturdays
3:00 pm at Most Holy Trinity, St. Joseph and St. Margaret
St. James School staff partners with parents, parishioners, and our community to provide students with opportunities to become faith-filled Catholics, creative and critical thinkers, life-long learners, and confident contributors to the Church and society.
JULY 27, 2014
Saint James School was well represented
in the La Kermesse parade. This year,
Maine Catholic schools will be celebrating
their 150th anniversary in Maine. Biddeford
and Saco have had several area Catholic schools, of which Saint James School is a combination, and is the
last remaining one. We celebrate in this rich history. It is important
that Saint James School remains here to teach the next generation
of children the values based education that develops the whole
child. Enrollment is strong for next year but there are still open-
ings, so spread the word! Not only do students excel academically
but they also develop socially and spiritually. If you have not given
Saint James School a serious look, you should call or stop by for a
tour to see what we can offer your child or grandchild. Please
spread the word of Saint James School to perspective families!
Maybe your grandchild would consider Saint James School with some support; maybe your neighbor would consider Saint James
School with a positive word; maybe your teammate would consid-
er Saint James School with a recommendation. You never know
what the little push might be, so help out the last remaining Catho-
lic School and spread the word! The office is open every Tuesday
and Thursday from 9-12 and other times, by appointment.
~ Nancy Naimey, Principal
FAITH FORMATION
Children’s Ministry Online Registration for 2014-15 is now available!
www.goodshepherdparish.us/registration
Looking to get involved? Would you like to become more involved in the life
and mission of our parish? Do you feel called to
help in passing the faith on to our young people,
and to help them develop deep and meaningful rela-
tionships with Jesus? Well…
We are currently looking for volunteer cate-
chists for all of our faith formation programs!
* Catechesis at MHT, St. Philip, St. Margaret
& Youth Ministry Programs
* Curriculum, books, materials and training are provided! * Please contact Mike Drahos at 282-4812 x117 or
Keep an eye on your email and the Facebook page “Good Shep-
herd Youth Ministry” for details on our special summer activities!
Coming up:
SoulFest concert in NH (Aug 8th) * Email Mike to ask about carpooling * FMI www.TheSoulFest.com Hike with Father Jack (Aug 16th) Ongoing summer deal- Where two or more are gathered…
there will be breakfast! * When 2 or more youth (entering grade 6 or above) attend any daily Mass at MHT (Mon, Tues, Fri
at 9:00am), breakfast at the Golden Rooster is on us!
Adult Ministry
Are you or someone you know….
Experiencing God’s call but not sure how to respond?
Attending Mass but have never completed the Sacraments of
Initiation?
Interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith?
The Rite of Christian Initiation is the place for you!
Join us today for Inquiry to explore and learn more about the
Catholic faith. Please call the Office of Faith Formation at
207-282-4812 for more information.
Join us Tuesday evenings for
Women’s Fellowship Group!
We are using EWTN’s Johnnette Benkovic’s Women of Grace
Study Program. This is an opportunity to connect, support one